Which is better for building muscle,Creatine or whey protein

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  1. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    curious,which is better or which would you suggest
     
  2. viru§™

    viru§™ Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Creatine doesn't build muscle. And there's no way at all you could compare creatine to whey protein, two completely different things.

    You haven't researched this at all have you?
     
  3. ROACH

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    Creatine just gives you water muscles.

    Protein is a food source.
     
  4. viru§™

    viru§™ Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol:

    You do realize muscles are 75% water?
     
  5. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    creatine doesnt build muscle?so what does it do?
     
  6. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    ok just read up..creatine bascically gives you more energy to work out longer...so you should take creatine before lifting and whey protein after lifting....
     
  7. viru§™

    viru§™ Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Basically gives you a bit more energy.
     
  8. viru§™

    viru§™ Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You should take protein after lifting, not necessarily whey protein. Whey protein is a supplement. If you have your diet worked out you shouldn't really need it.
     
  9. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    yea lots of chicken,fish,and some steaks....but isnt the more protein the better?
     
  10. ROACH

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    How did I know you would respond with this? Yes, I know this, but Creatine adds additional water retention.
     
  11. viru§™

    viru§™ Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Because I always pull you up on the silly things you say.

    How much water do you think?
     
  12. dealt_with

    dealt_with Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Nah, you have an amount you need for your size and activity level. Any excess will be stored as fat or used for energy.
     
  13. Speechless

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    Also, there is such a thing as too much protein, to the point of having negative effects. Everything in moderation.

    As suggested above, a simple google search can help you with your needs, and estimate what you currently get in regular food. Then figure out if (or how much) additional protein is necessary.

    Too much protein, and you risk hurting your health or your wallet.
     
  14. withoutwire

    withoutwire Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Doesn't matter when you take it as long as you meet your macros throughout the day. The brotein window myth was debunked quite some time ago.
     
  15. Jdsm

    Jdsm Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Protein is a macronutrient; you can't compare it to creatine.